Ok, so not that any of you know me or care what I have to say...but here I am giving you my opinion anyway... Being genuine when you say 'I love you' is critical. Do NOT say it because you feel like you need to or you think someone needs to hear it...if you don't fell it, don't say it. In my experience honesty is always better even if a moment comes and goes with some 'uncomfortableness'. Ok, then....that's all I got.
Derailed on page 2?? wow... :smt112 To me some things are not negotiable: a backbone... honesty a heart Integrity say what you mean mean what you say. Treat people with respect and consideration Live by the golden rule
A Good Man He who is ageless; his voice thunder, his eyes piercing, his smile infectious. He who is rivaled only by Solomon. He devours red beef, imbibes the sweet nectar of beauty subduing it, magnifying it, and savoring its euphoric ministrations. He looks down at his woman, he is neither beast nor lamb, and relishes his bounty won with admiration and respect. His brow is wet with dropplets of sweat, his arms massive, his chest expansive, his legs pillars strong and true in their direction. He commands in his provision and protection to those around him. He can wash the feet of an enemy or a baby's wet bottom with the grace and dignity of a prince. His shadow is shade for the lesser men.
I believe we have 3 types of relationships in this life. Self, world and God. IMHO, to be a good man you need healthy relationshipw with yourself, with the world and with God. Healthy relationship with yourself means you take care of yourself, your body, your mind. You dont do things that are detremental to your health and welfare. You dont drink in excess, you dont do particpate in addictive behavior, you dont fight, you dont participate in risky behavior (sexual or otherwise). Healthy relationship with the world means you are good to other people and you dont go around making things difficult for them. You take care of your family, friends and colleagues (sp). Healthy relationship with God is whatever it takes for you to be happy and healthy in your spiritual life. I think if when all these things are weighed and you still come out on the positive side, you are a good man. Very few men (or women) will come out exceptionally on all aspects. To date I have only met 2 people who I could say qualify as exceptional in all aspects. And for those who are fighting their own battles with issues in one of these aspects of their life, sometimes the best thing they can do is to excell in the areas they can.
